Amplifying Research

5. Andy Matthews & Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall on using comedy to make your research more approachable

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Today's episode is a deep dive with comedians Andy Matthews and Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall.

Andy and Alasdair host the science comedy quiz show "The Pop Test" on Radio National and inject their love of science into so much of the comedy they've produced — including their incredible live shows "Magma" and "Teleport".

Our conversation covers:

  • How jokes, playfulness, and great metaphors can help you hook your audience
  • The importance of understanding and representing your audience's point of view
  • Putting together a team for your comms/engagement project, and a whole lot more...

    • Find Andy online:

    • https://twitter.com/stupidoldandy 

    Find Alasdair online:

    • https://twitter.com/Alasdairtb
  • https://www.instagram.com/atremblaybirchall

    • Their comedy:

    • The Pop Test https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-pop-test 
  • Magma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHp3rH6AzPg
  • Teleport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJWzVvI6d6s
  • Two in the Think Tank podcast https://shows.acast.com/two-in-the-think-tank
  • Gustav & Henri — Andy's sci-fi children's book series https://gustavandhenri.com

    • Find Chris online:

    • https://www.amplifyingresearch.com
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispahlow

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